Will Installation of a Trailer Hitch for a Bike Rack Void the Warranty on a 2012 Toyota Prius
Question:
Any effect of this installation on the vehicle warranty? I intend to use it exclusively for a removable bike carrier. What does the permanent installation Part #24847 weigh?
asked by: Bob
Expert Reply:
I know that on some past Toyota Prius models Toyota states that you cannot tow or use a hitch to carry cargo. You will need to consult the vehicle owners manual to determine if this is also true for your 2012 model. If so then if you install a hitch and it causes something to break on the vehicle then that would void the warranty. If Toyota says that you can use a hitch for a bike rack then unless the hitch causes something to break on the vehicle it will not void the warranty.
Trailer hitch # 24847 weighs approximately 20 pounds. I have included a link to the instructions and a video showing a typical installation for you.
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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